Grades: Rising 7th - 12th

Dates: June 22 - June 25, 2026

Meets: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: $310 early bird (through March 31); $335 regular registration. Lunch included at both price levels.

Instructors: Holly St. John

Course Description: Come join the fun as we learn about building a base for the rigorous training required to be a mid-distance and distance running champion in high school.  We'll learn about warm-ups, base training, speed work, strength training, stretching and cool-downs.  We'll discuss past and recent distance running legends and what made them great.  We'll learn about nutrition and hydration.  We'll mostly be moving, jumping, running, and playing fitness games outside.  Get ready to start your summer training for your best season of distance running yet!  This program is geared to runners considering distance running in high school and those that want to get a jump start on their summer program for the upcoming fall season.  

Instructor Bio: Holly St. John is the current Branson Head Track & Field Coach 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026; Branson Head Cross Country Coach 2023, 2024 (Girls State Div. 5 Champions), 2025; Lydiard Coach Certification; Novato High School Track Distance Coach 2022; Novato High School Cross Country Assistant Coach 2022; USATF Coach Level 1, USATF Cross Country Specialist.